The Basement Doctor of Cincinnati Before & After Photos

A Russellville, Ohio homeowner was having problems with water seeping into the basement. We recommended a WaterGuard basement waterproofing system and a SuperSump sump pump to be installed. WaterGuard is an interior under the floor drainage system, which is installed around the perimeter of the foundation walls to intercept water that seeps into the basement. The water will then be drained into the SuperSump sump pump System. The SuperSump has a 1/3HP cast iron pump that can pump 2,650 gallons of water an hour at an eight foot head. The WaterWatch alarm sounds if the water reaches too high and the pump hasn't yet turned on. This will alert the homeowner that there is a problem with the system. The SuperLiner sump liner is a rugged, heavy-duty liner that will not crack or cave in, and has 96 holes to allow water to flow in from below the floor. It also features a "pump ring" that centers the pump in the liner to prevent the switch from hanging up on the sidewalls. It also has an airtight lid that will keep water moisture from seeping back into the basement. The lid is also so strong you can stand on it. With the WaterGuard intercepting the water and the sump pumping it out of the basement, this homeowner will be able to use the basement without worrying about water intrusion. 

We wrapped this entire basement in Cedarville, OH, with WaterGuard drains to provide the homeowners with a proper lifelong basement drainage system. We also installed our premiere TripleSafe sump pump to provide ultimate protection against leaks. The WaterGuard drains will collect water from the weeping holes in the cove joints, and will direct the water towards the sump pump through the power of gravity. The TripleSafe will then discharge the water far away from the foundation. The TripleSafe has three separate pumps including a battery backed one. This basement is now safe from leaks. 

We installed our CleanSpace system in this Aberdeen, OH, home to create a vapor barrier in this homeowner’s crawl space. These durable liners don’t just keep out moisture—they also help block pests, critters, and cold air from entering the space. A crawl space is an important part of your home’s environment, and sealing it properly ensures the air that rises into your living area stays clean, dry, and comfortable.

This shallow crawl space in New Vienna, OH, needed some protection against moisture and settling concrete columns. We first repaired the sagging columns by jacking the main beams with our SmartJack crawl space posts and straightening the joists out. We then fixed the musty smells by installing our CleanSpace vapor barrier, wrapping it over the entire floor and up the walls and columns. This home now smells clean and has straight floors, which the homeowners were very appreciative of. 

This homeowner in New Vienna, OH, had sagging floor joists, so they thought they would try and fix the problem themselves by using jack posts from their local hardware store. The homeowner quickly realized that these posts stood no chance against the weight of the frame, so they gave us a call to install our heavy duty SmartJack posts. These posts are made of galvanized steel, which helps prevent rust. These supports can hold up to 60,000 vertical pounds, compared to the lally columns seen in the before photo, which can only hold up to 23,000 pounds. The homeowner was happy to know that their floors are now safe and sturdy as can be.